<p>1) How do you know which classes to take in community college (cc)? I want to major in psychology. I visited assist.org, but even then i don't know which english and math course to take. And are the requirements for each UC different? </p>
<p>2) I heard of the TAG program. Is it better to sign a contract for this program? When am I supposed to turn in this contract? After I complete my 2 years of cc or before I start cc? What if I mess up my GPA and it isn't the required 3.0 or better?</p>
<p>3)Any other advice you have for me? How do you keep yourself motivated? I'm about to graduate high school this year. I'm scared of the bad things that may happen to me in cc (not being able to transfer later on, depression, etc). </p>
<p>Figure out which universities that you would like to transfer to, then look up the requirements of a psych major. Now look at your CC course catalog to see which of those courses are offered. Check to see if there is an Articulation Agreement between your CC and your target universities. Such agreements spell out exactly what a student needs to transfer, and their status once they transfer. Typically, earning an Associates degree at your CC means that you can transfer with all your general education requirements satisfied at your university. </p>
<p>The easiest thing to do is talk to an academic advisor at your CC. So many students spin their wheels or waste time, when a brief visit to an advisor could have set them on the right path.</p>
<p>I think TAG is a great option. I did not do it because the schools I want to transfer to do not support it, but I think you’re supposed to sign the contract as soon as possible so you can begin to take the honor classes. (Thats how it works at my CC.) As ALF said, speak to an advisor. They’ll guide you through the way.<br>
Make sure you stay focused at a cc. Set academic goals for yourself. Many students waste time at community college because they have nothing else to do. Their GPAs drop because they do not have goals to look forward to. Tell yourself that you’re at a cc so that you can ultimately transfer to a university. Also, it would help to be a part of the honors program where you’ll be with more serious students. It would be a bit more difficult but it would prepare you more for a 4 year. As long as you stick to the articulation agreements and keep a high GPA, you’ll most probably be able to transfer.</p>
<p>If you have a very high community college GPA after taking challenging courses, and very high SAT/ACT scores then it is certainly possible to transfer to highly-ranked institutions.</p>
<p>I suppose it depends in what state you reside in. Here in North Carolina, the transfer process is simplified as every UNC school must accept every college credit if a student completes an Associates degree (on admission to said school obviously).</p>
<p>More importantly, the CC you are interested in should have a plan of study, or at least a general course curriculum too follow. That info will be most crucial before you begin.</p>
<p>No semester colleges are going to ACCEPT you for the Spring - you are too late. Look at colleges on the quarter system, where Spring Quarter typically starts in late March or early April. It takes a long time to process financial aid applications, so you should do that right away.</p>